Bailey V5, User Manual

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Bailey V5 Engine Manual V1.0
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Service Schedule
Please adhere to the following service schedule to keep your Bailey V5 engine in perfect condition –
Failure to carry out the necessary action at the selected frequency may cause poor running or more
serious problems that may affect your warranty
FREQUENCY ACTION
Before and after each use Check Oil Level
Visually check fuel connections
Check exhaust security
Check that throttle returns to fully closed position and full
throttle can be obtained
Check propeller leading edge for damage
Check all securing nuts/bolt/engine mounts
After Initial 10 hours Replace engine oil & filter
(first service free for UK residents) Check valve clearances
Every 25 hours Replace engine oil & filter
Check drive belt tension
Check valve clearances
Every 100 hours Check and reset spark plug gap
Every 200 hours Renew spark plug
Replace engine mounts
Replace drive belt
Remove & wash air filter (with genuine K&N filter cleaner only –
do not oil! )
Every 500 hours (T.B.O.) Contact Bailey Aviation regarding ‘Zero Hour’ overhaul or time
extension
Storage Instructions (‘Laying Up’)
If you are not using your machine for a long period of time (3+ months) then we recommend following the notes
below to keep your machine in good condition.
1) Loosen drive belt
2) Remove and drain fuel tank
3) Drain carburettor float bowl, with drain screw open, squeeze primer bulb and evacuate all fuel from
system and then re-tighten screw
Returning the machine to service after ‘Laying Up’ :
1) Drain and renew engine oil
2) Refuel
3) Re-tension drive belt
4) Thoroughly follow pre-flight checks prior to starting machine